Calendar

Check out our calendar below for special programs and activities to plan your fun-filled adventure, or just pop by any day we’re open during our regular museum hours—we promise you’ll always find something to do.

Tickets

Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.

Featured Upcoming Events

Museum Hours (Summer 2024)

☀️ Open: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
☀️ Super Sweet Sundays – Open: June 30, July 14, July 21, August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, July 4, July 7, August 4, August 18, September 2

2024 Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day (Monday and Tuesday), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

There may be additional closures due to severe weather. Check Explore & More’s social media channels and local news outlets for updates on delays and closings.

Day Camp: Go Fly a Kite

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Humans have always been fascinated with flying like the birds. Kites may seem like they are just for fun, but history shows kites are much more than a toy. Ancient Chinese used kites in battle and exploration. 18th century scientists used kites to study weather and electricity. The Wright Brothers would not have been able to invent the airplane without Read more about Day Camp: Go Fly a Kite »

Day Camp: Save the Bees

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

*Sold Out* Bees are in trouble! Since 2006 entire hives have been dying from what scientists call “Colony Collapse Disorder.” Worker honeybees are disappearing. Without the worker bees, the hive, or colony, can’t survive. Scientists don’t yet know the exact cause of CCD. Diseases, parasites, loss of habitat, and poor nutrition are all thought to contribute to CCD. However, research Read more about Day Camp: Save the Bees »

Day Camp: Drop & Shop

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

*Sold Out* We are opening EARLY so that the adults can get a jump start on their Black Friday shopping. Drop off campers in their PJs and they can enjoy some yummy hot chocolate, treats, crafts and play in the museum while you take advantage of the special holiday savings! Explore & More follows New York State Health Department, NYS Read more about Day Camp: Drop & Shop »

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Winter Break Kids Club

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Winter Break Kids Club provides daily STEAM lessons that help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts. The results are “hands-on” activities that campers can enjoy and genuinely learn from. Plus, we’ll have a super fun time playing and learning in the museum’s exhibit spaces. Explore & More follows New Read more about Winter Break Kids Club »

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Winter Break Kids Club

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Winter Break Kids Club provides daily STEAM lessons that help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts. The results are “hands-on” activities that campers can enjoy and genuinely learn from. Plus, we’ll have a super fun time playing and learning in the museum’s exhibit spaces. Explore & More follows New Read more about Winter Break Kids Club »

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Winter Break Kids Club

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Winter Break Kids Club provides daily STEAM lessons that help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts. The results are “hands-on” activities that campers can enjoy and genuinely learn from. Plus, we’ll have a super fun time playing and learning in the museum’s exhibit spaces. Explore & More follows New Read more about Winter Break Kids Club »

Recurring

Winter Break Kids Club

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Winter Break Kids Club provides daily STEAM lessons that help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts. The results are “hands-on” activities that campers can enjoy and genuinely learn from. Plus, we’ll have a super fun time playing and learning in the museum’s exhibit spaces. Explore & More follows New Read more about Winter Break Kids Club »

CANCELED: Day Camp: Let’s LEGO!

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Due to inclement weather, this camp has been canceled. Beat the winter blues with a LEGO Building Camp! Under the guidance of experienced educators, our LEGO-based camp gives kids the chance to apply real-world STEM concepts as they build their own creations in a fun, imaginative environment. We provide all the supplies and equipment needed to keep the interaction and Read more about CANCELED: Day Camp: Let’s LEGO! »

Upcoming Hours - OPEN: 7/15, 7/17-22 | CLOSED: 7/23, 7/30